05/29/2026
Continuing our skin funk party🎉. Let's talk about Scratches!
🦠What is it: This funky skin condition is like the ultimate party crasher - it's caused by a trio of unwanted guests: bacteria, fungi, and sometimes parasites!
💦Causes: Areas that are constantly wet, dirty, muddy, unsanitary (think porta potty at the party).
📨Who's invited? Everyone is invited however the VIP list contains horses with white legs, pink skin, and horses with "feathering" (long lushes hair) that traps moisture.
📍Location: Lower leg
🔎Signs: Heat within the lower leg, scabs around the pastern, tenderness, pus, and sometimes lameness.
🧼Prevention: Keep that porta potty (barn/pasture) clean and dry.
💊Treatments: By knowing the guest list, we can prevent this bash from happening in the first place! 💡
📱Give us a call if your horse develops Scratches to get a treatment plan and/or medications.